Main Idea
What is the full definition of Main idea
Main idea is what the story is mostly about.
What is the full formula for inference?
Schema plus context clues
schema is my background knowledge or what I already know. Context clues are clues from the text
What does POV stand for?
Point of view
1. Greg __________ the cake when he learned it was made for Mother. (past perfect: eat)
A. Will have eaten
B. Has eaten
C. Have eaten
D. Had eaten
Music is the medicine that soothes us.
a. Simile
b. Metaphor
c. Personification
b metaphor
Are main idea and theme the same thing? Explain
no, main idea is more specific and theme is general
1. Most species of life produce more offspring than can live. If many of the young do not die, there may not be enough resources. They may not have enough food, water, or large enough habitat. For example, a turtle may lay over 90 eggs in a season. If all the young turtles survive, there will be far many turtles in the sea. The number of those species that overproduce are kept under control by predators. Most young sea turtles that hatch no not survive their first trip into the sea. After hatching, they are eaten by sea birds when crawling across the sand toward the ocean. Once in the surf, they are often eaten by large fish. If sea turtles do not overproduce, they will probably become extinct.
What predators eat young sea turtles?
a. birds and large fish
b. large turtles and fish
c. wild dogs and sea turtles
d. fish and other young turtles
a. birds and large fish
Winter is a terrible time of the year. Everything is dead and lifeless. The trees have no leaves, and the grass is brittle and brown. It is also bitterly cold outside. Sometimes the temperatures can get in the low to middle 20’s, and it is so uncomfortable to be outside for longer than just a few minutes. Winter is the worst season of all.
1. What is the author’s point of view on winter?
a. Winter is a great, fun season.
b. There are a lot of cool things you can do during the winter.
c. Winter is the worst season out of all four seasons.
d. Winter isn’t too bad.
c. Winter is the worst season out of all four seasons.
We _______ many memorials. (present perfect: see) A. Have seen
B. Has seen
C. Saw
D. Will have seen
A. Have seen
The swing rocked like a baby learning to walk.
a. Simile
b. Metaphor
c. Personification
a. Simile
Homemade pizza is delicious. First, make the dough from flour, water, and yeast. After that, begin making the tomato sauce. Next, add any vegetables you like. Then, bake it in the oven. After a short time, the kitchen begins to smell delicious. Soon, it’s ready to eat! The main idea of this passage is:
A. Pizza is made from flour.
B. How to make homemade pizza.
C. Pizza is easy to make.
D. Pizza makes the kitchen smell delicious!
C. Pizza is easy to make.
Sally loved flowers. She often checked out books from the school library on various types of flowers. In the spring, she planted a beautiful flower garden. One of the main ingredients to keep her flowers healthy was plenty of water. She would check the soil each afternoon and water when needed. Sally’s friend Betsy asked her to go on a weekend trip with her family. Sally was so excited she immediately said yes. When Sally got home her beautiful garden looked sad. The flowers were wilted and some were beginning to die. Sally was very unhappy. What happened to the flowers?
a. Sally left for the weekend.
b. the flowers missed Sally
c. the flowers were sad
d. the flowers had not been watered
d. the flowers had not been watered
Signs of Change
1 Jason knelt and examined the winter grass on the baseball field. Yes, there it was, a small strand of green mixed with the yellow and brown blades. He reached out and lightly touched it. Finally, the first signs that spring had arrived. He gazed out at the field, his eyes gravitating to the spot where his team’s season had ended last year. It was his spot, second base. 2 Jason could almost hear the slap of leather from baseballs popping into gloves as he remembered warming up with his teammates for the big playoff game. The stands behind him had been a sea of parents, teachers, and fellow students. They were there to watch the Northglenn Knights take on the West Hills Hornets. The winner would play for the city’s Junior League Championship. The buzz of the crowd and the chatter of the players filled the air, putting a bounce in everyone’s step. Jason felt wonderful, joking with his teammates, waving at people in the crowd. He was even bantering lightheartedly with the other team, keeping up small talk. As usual, he was generally clowning around, going through the warm-up drills at half-speed, showing off by making catches behind his back and flipping balls to his teammates. 3 “Knock it off, Jason,” Coach Fowler warned. As usual, Jason paid little attention. He was the Knights’ best player and knew Coach wouldn’t put him on the bench in a playoff game. Besides, it had been that way all season. Jason didn’t really do anything wrong; he just didn’t try as hard as the other players. He didn’t need to try because he had what the coach called “natural talent.” 4 He was shocked when Coach Fowler announced the starting lineup and left Jason sitting on the bench. Never fear, he told himself, Coach is just trying to teach me a lesson. Jason was confident he would get into the game soon. As the game progressed, though, Jason began to worry. Maybe Coach Fowler had finally had enough.
1. What is the Coach’s point of view towards Jason? a. He thinks Jason’s the best player on the team
b. He thinks Jason doesn’t put in enough effort
c. He thinks Jason is the worst player on the team
d. He thinks Jason is a hard worker
b. He thinks Jason doesn’t put in enough effort
3. Identify the sentence that uses the past perfect tense.
a. The protesters will march through the streets of the city and chant their demands.
b. I had gone back to get my bags, and the train left by the time I returned.
c. The Golden Rule says to do to others what you would want done to you.
d. Tony woke up feeling sick, so he stayed home from school.
b. I had gone back to get my bags, and the train left by the time I returned.
The rusty door hinge screamed every time the door opened.
a. Simile
b. Metaphor
c. Personification
c. Personification
Hurricanes are large, intense storms that begin over the ocean, where they gather heat and energy from the water. Hurricanes move slowly toward land, usually moving 10-20 miles per hour for more than one week. The most dangerous part of the hurricane is the storm surge, when it reaches land and causes flooding. Wind and waves also contribute to the damage caused by these surges. The main idea of this passage is:
A. Hurricanes are dangerous storms.
B. Hurricanes begin over the ocean.
C. One type of storm is called a hurricane.
D. Hurricanes are different from other storms.
A. Hurricanes are dangerous storms.
5. Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness.
Based on your reading of the text you can infer that:
a. sheepdogs are not very smart dogs
b. sheepdogs are gentle and loyal
c. there are many breeds of dogs
d. wolves are afraid of sheep dogs
d. wolves are afraid of sheep dogs
Signs of Change
1 Jason knelt and examined the winter grass on the baseball field. Yes, there it was, a small strand of green mixed with the yellow and brown blades. He reached out and lightly touched it. Finally, the first signs that spring had arrived. He gazed out at the field, his eyes gravitating to the spot where his team’s season had ended last year. It was his spot, second base. 2 Jason could almost hear the slap of leather from baseballs popping into gloves as he remembered warming up with his teammates for the big playoff game. The stands behind him had been a sea of parents, teachers, and fellow students. They were there to watch the Northglenn Knights take on the West Hills Hornets. The winner would play for the city’s Junior League Championship. The buzz of the crowd and the chatter of the players filled the air, putting a bounce in everyone’s step. Jason felt wonderful, joking with his teammates, waving at people in the crowd. He was even bantering lightheartedly with the other team, keeping up small talk. As usual, he was generally clowning around, going through the warm-up drills at half-speed, showing off by making catches behind his back and flipping balls to his teammates. 3 “Knock it off, Jason,” Coach Fowler warned. As usual, Jason paid little attention. He was the Knights’ best player and knew Coach wouldn’t put him on the bench in a playoff game. Besides, it had been that way all season. Jason didn’t really do anything wrong; he just didn’t try as hard as the other players. He didn’t need to try because he had what the coach called “natural talent.” 4 He was shocked when Coach Fowler announced the starting lineup and left Jason sitting on the bench. Never fear, he told himself, Coach is just trying to teach me a lesson. Jason was confident he would get into the game soon. As the game progressed, though, Jason began to worry. Maybe Coach Fowler had finally had enough.
2. Which piece of evidence best supports your answer to Question 1 (He thinks Jason doesn’t put in enough effort)
a. He didn’t need to try because he had what the coach called “natural talent.”
b. As usual, he was generally clowning around, going through the warm-up drills at half-speed, showing off by making catches behind his back and flipping balls to his teammates.
c. Besides, it had been that way all season. Jason didn’t really do anything wrong; he just didn’t try as hard as the other players.
d. He was the Knights’ best player and knew Coach wouldn’t put him on the bench in a playoff game.
c. Besides, it had been that way all season. Jason didn’t really do anything wrong; he just didn’t try as hard as the other players.
1. Identify the sentence that uses the past perfect tense.
a. The music critic made sure to listen to an album three times before writing her review.
b. When I want to relax, I put on some jazz music and read a good book.
c. Leigh hasn't been able to see her friend all summer because her friend is away at camp.
d. I had dreamt that I became a giant bug, and I woke up screaming
d. I had dreamt that I became a giant bug, and I woke up screaming
Which of the following sentences is an example of personification?
a. The slimy eel slithered through the seaweed.
b. The stand of trees was a festival of color that fall.
c. The dandelions stood tall, proudly surveying the rest of the yard.
d. The snails crept along the sidewalk, moving as slowly as a glacier.
c. The dandelions stood tall, proudly surveying the rest of the yard.
There's no doubt about it. Fire is dangerous! That's why you learn about fire safety when you're very young. You know, for example, that you should always give matches to an adult. But if you think about it, fire can also be useful. At home, your parents may barbeque delicious meals on the grill. A fire in the fireplace can keep you warm and cozy on wintry days. In nature, fires in forests and grasslands can be useful, too. In fact, some fires are actually needed to keep the land healthy. Fires in nature don't always burn with huge flames and great heat. Such smaller fires clean out leaves and dried grass that have built up over a few years. They help recycle dead plants, releasing nutrients into the soil. The nutrients help new grass and other plants to grow. Many animals like to eat the tender, nutritious plants that return after a fire. In addition, some plants actually need a fire. Certain pine cones won't open and drop their seeds without the heat of a fire. Fires can kill insects that harm trees. Even burned, dead trees are places where birds can nest or sit and watch for prey. To help keep the land healthy, trained fire specialists sometimes set fires. Conditions need to be just right, so that the fires do not get out of control. Fires started in the wrong conditions, without planning, or through carelessness can spread quickly and do a lot of damage. That's why if you live near wild lands or visit them, it's important to be very careful with fire and to follow fire safety rules.
1. What is the main idea of this passage?
a. Forest fires are responsible for great damage.
b. All plants rely on the nutrients found in the soil.
c. Forest fires can sometimes be quite beneficial.
d. Animals typically prefer the tender shoots of new plants
c. Forest fires can sometimes be quite beneficial.
7. Amy was getting impatient. Sara was supposed to meet her 15 minutes ago. They were going to be late for school if she didn't come soon! If they were late one more time, they would be in deep water. Amy wondered if the teacher would give her detention, or make her do extra work. What if he told her mom and she was grounded? Sara finally arrived as Amy was thinking about being grounded. She saw Amy's expression and asked, "Did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning?" What would happen to Amy if she were grounded?
a. She would not be allowed to fly her airplane.
b. She would not be allowed to go to school.
c. S. She would be punished by staying in the house or her bedroom.
d. She would not be electrocuted.
c. S. She would be punished by staying in the house or her bedroom.
1 Jason knelt and examined the winter grass on the baseball field. Yes, there it was, a small strand of green mixed with the yellow and brown blades. He reached out and lightly touched it. Finally, the first signs that spring had arrived. He gazed out at the field, his eyes gravitating to the spot where his team’s season had ended last year. It was his spot, second base. 2 Jason could almost hear the slap of leather from baseballs popping into gloves as he remembered warming up with his teammates for the big playoff game. The stands behind him had been a sea of parents, teachers, and fellow students. They were there to watch the Northglenn Knights take on the West Hills Hornets. The winner would play for the city’s Junior League Championship. The buzz of the crowd and the chatter of the players filled the air, putting a bounce in everyone’s step. Jason felt wonderful, joking with his teammates, waving at people in the crowd. He was even bantering lightheartedly with the other team, keeping up small talk. As usual, he was generally clowning around, going through the warm-up drills at half-speed, showing off by making catches behind his back and flipping balls to his teammates. 3 “Knock it off, Jason,” Coach Fowler warned. As usual, Jason paid little attention. He was the Knights’ best player and knew Coach wouldn’t put him on the bench in a playoff game. Besides, it had been that way all season. Jason didn’t really do anything wrong; he just didn’t try as hard as the other players. He didn’t need to try because he had what the coach called “natural talent.” 4 He was shocked when Coach Fowler announced the starting lineup and left Jason sitting on the bench. Never fear, he told himself, Coach is just trying to teach me a lesson. Jason was confident he would get into the game soon. As the game progressed, though, Jason began to worry. Maybe Coach Fowler had finally had enough.
What feeling do these conflicting viewpoint create for the reader?
a. Excitement
b. Fear
c. Suspense
d. Satisfaction
c. Suspense
8. Identify the sentence that contains a verb in the future perfect tense.
a. Listening to my favorite music will always put a smile on my face.
b. The Japanese businessman bowed deeply when he met a new client as a form of respect.
c. The artist hopes that we will have considered his offer by the end of the week.
d. Evel Knievel was a famous stunt motorcyclist famous for his death-defying jumps.
c. The artist hopes that we will have considered his offer by the end of the week.
Section 2: Passage Read the passage and answer the questions. ‘Drip, drop, drip, drop.’ Daija and Walter could hear the water fountain. They were statues in the hallway listening and waiting for their boss. He was coming back from an important meeting and they were supposed to give him some information. They were so nervous they thought they might explode into tiny pieces. Just then, they heard a door slam. ‘BAM!’ The noise was as loud as thunder. They heard the footsteps on the stairs. The footsteps seemed to be calling their names louder and louder... When the door opened, Daija and Walter were shaking like fall leaves on a tree.
12. What is the author’s purpose in saying “They were statues in the hallway…”? He wants the reader to see that
A. they were not moving.
B. the hallway is in a museum.
C. they made a large salary, comparing to expensive statues in a museum.
D. they were very fancy, well-dressed, good hair and make-up.
D. they were very fancy, well-dressed, good hair and make-up.